Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Pacific Staffing; Rocklin (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Staffing is partnering with our Rocklin CA based client to identify a detail-driven Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee support within a fast-paced, mission-focused organization.

This full-time role is ideal for a highly organized professional with HRIS experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of payroll administration experience.
• Experience coordinating employee benefits is a plus.
• Strong understanding of federal and state payroll tax laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Office suite.
• Experience with UKG Ready or similar HRIS/timekeeping systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, process, and audit payroll and benefits in the HRIS.
• Manage changes to salaries, benefits, deductions, garnishments, direct deposits, and taxes.
• Audit and correct employee timesheets; address missing or inaccurate entries.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll and benefits questions.
• Process new hires, terminations, life-change events, and pay-rate updates.
• Prepare payroll tax deposits and post payroll journal entries.
• Reconcile monthly insurance invoices with payroll records.
• Prepare off-cycle payroll checks for terminations.
• Present payroll and benefits information during New Employee Orientation.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, and ensure compliance with policies.
• Support additional administrative and payroll tasks as needed.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits coordination

Payroll tax knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or finance

CPP certification

Tools

UKG Ready

Job description

Pacific Staffing is partnering with our Rocklin CA based client to identify a detail-driven Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee support within a fast-paced, mission-focused organization. This full-time role is ideal for a highly organized professional with strong HRIS experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and service. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will process payroll transactions, audit timesheets, reconcile benefit invoices, support employee inquiries, and ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations. This position offers a stable schedule, meaningful work, and a collaborative team environment. Direct Hire Full-Time roleHybrid (after training)$35–$39/Hr. (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Calculate, process, and audit payroll and benefit transactions in the HRIS system.
• Manage changes to salaries, benefits, deductions, garnishments, direct deposits, and taxes.
• Audit and correct employee timesheets; follow up on missing or inaccurate entries.
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll and benefits-related employee questions.
• Process new hires, terminations, life-change events, and pay-rate updates.
• Prepare payroll tax deposits and post payroll journal entries to the general ledger.
• Reconcile monthly insurance invoices with payroll records and GL data; enter adjustments as needed.
• Prepare off-cycle payroll checks for terminations.
• Present payroll and benefits information during New Employee Orientation.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Support additional administrative and payroll tasks as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of payroll administration experience.
• Experience with employee benefits coordination is a plus.
• Strong understanding of federal and state payroll tax laws and payroll best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills.
• Experience with UKG Ready or similar HRIS/timekeeping systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in accounting or finance; CPP certification.